Advanced computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) simulation tools have been developed, enhanced,
and applied by staff at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to
solve clients' problems for more than 25 years.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Expertise

SwRI staff has internationally recognized expertise in:

Algorithm development

Modeling and simulation of a broad range of applied
engineering problems

Fundamental analyses

Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics Expertise

Using a suite of CFD codes and computer
resources, staff solve a broad spectrum of problems such as:

Simulation of subsurface flow through porous and
fractured materials and wellbores

Turbulent flows accounting for cavitation and phase
change

Particle and droplet dynamics

Verification and validation

The Engineering Dynamics Department staff has the expertise
to develop, enhance, and apply CFD codes to existing or new
classes of problems that clients may need to address and can
accomplish this within the client's cost and schedule
constraints. An integrated approach using physical experiments,
numerical simulations, and analytical methods is routinely
employed to investigate and solve complex nonlinear fluid flow
and heat transfer problems.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Software

SwRI maintains a suite of CFD software and computer resources
that provide a broad foundation to support modeling and
simulation projects of widely different sizes and scope. A suite
of software development tools and compilers are also maintained.

Simulation of development of a fuel/air plume with low
density fuel (top) and higher density fuel (bottom) released
from a tank. Contours display the yield potential within the
plume.

Aerodynamic simulation of airflow distribution around an
aircraft during a pitching maneuver; wake region of aircraft is visualized by
streamline ribbons.

Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with
10 technical divisions.